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DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Each of the three Deschutes County Commissioners is authorized to recommend approval of discretionary grants to qualified non-profit agencies for projects or activities that benefit the economic health of the community. Discretionary grants are made available through the Video Lottery Fund, which is supported by state lottery proceeds.
Purpose
Discretionary grants are intended to assist eligible organizations with specific, short-term projects or activities which positively impact the economic health of either a specific community within Deschutes County or the County at large. A wide range of pursuits may relate to economic development, including, but not limited to, job creation, education and training, cultural tourism, and natural resource management. Deschutes County discourages requests for ongoing operational funding that cannot be sustained beyond the grant period.
Eligibility
Applicants for Discretionary Grants must be non-profit organizations or publicly funded agencies that serve populations within Deschutes County. Although a 501(c)(3) classification is not required, applicants must be able to document their non-profit status. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply.
Funding
While there are no established minimum or maximum amounts for grant requests, applicants are encouraged to request amounts of up to $1,000 or up to $2,500 for matching grants. Grant applications are accepted at any time throughout the year and awards may be dependent on the available balance remaining in the Economic Development Fund at the time a request is submitted. The most competitive applications will contribute some resources toward the project budget, either in goods and services or cash funding; however, a match is not required.
Application
Applicants must complete and submit one copy of the Deschutes County Discretionary grant application form and attach proof of non-profit status. Copies of all applications will be forwarded to all three County Commissioners for review and a funding recommendation. Completed application packets should be mailed or emailed to the following:
Dave Inbody
Evaluation
Upon receipt, Deschutes County staff will initially screen applications for completeness. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant for additional information. Recommendations by the County Commissioners will be based on economic impact, benefit to the community, and availability of funds, among other factors.
Awards
Awards to successful applicants will be published within the agenda of a regularly-scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting and will be brought to a public vote before the Commission. Successful applicants may be required to make a presentation at the Commission meeting. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by mail.
Post-Award Requirements
Acknowledgement of Funding: If any public recognition is made related to the purpose for which the grant was received, such as in media announcements, marketing materials, advertising, or information campaigns, grant recipients must acknowledge support from the Deschutes County Discretionary Grant Fund.
Final Report: Recipients will be required to submit a brief written report upon completion of the grant-funded project or activity that summarizes results and certifies that grant funds were used as intended.
Subject to Audit: To comply with restrictions on the use of public funds, recipients may be asked to furnish financial and accounting information for audit purposes.
Grant recipients who do not comply with award requirements established by
Additional Information
For additional information about the Deschutes County Discretionary Grant program, please contact Dave Inbody, Assistant to the
ATT: Discretionary Grant Program Application (PDF)
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